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PareQ Is A FREE Paragraphic EQ Plugin For Windows

February 14, 2024By William Frady5 Comments
PareQ Is A FREE Paragraphic EQ

Benedict Roff-Marsh has released PareQ, a freeware paragraphic EQ plugin for Windows.

A paragraphic equalizer typically combines the user interface of a graphic equalizer with the features of a parametric EQ.

Nevertheless, Benedict Roff-Marsh’s PareQ is an interesting take on the humble equalizer plugin. It might be worth a look if you’re running Windows and have a VST3-compatible host.

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PareQ features 5 bands, each targeting specific frequency ranges for common adjustments. You’ve also got a pair of filters for cleaning up low- and high-end frequency content.

Targeting specific ranges is nothing new when it comes to equalizers, and there is something immediately usable about having defined limits on each band. Both the bass and treble bands can be freely switched to shelves, which is always a handy means of sculpting a sound.

There is also a dynamic circuit, which allows for target frequencies between 100Hz to 6kHz. It works fine to my ears, but it certainly isn’t going to replace the more robust functionality of something like TDR’s acclaimed Nova.

I believe PareQ’s real strength lies in the expediency of the workflow. Having defined limits on each band makes choices on where to boost and cut relatively simple. It does feature a nice amount of visualization, with a frequency spectrum visible while playing back an audio source.

For someone who isn’t spoiled for choice with EQs, PareQ could be a worthy addition to the toolbox. The workflow is fast, the controls are deep enough for fine-tuning, and the addition of a dynamic circuit is a welcome sight on any EQ.

That said, I would love to see a little more choice in the dynamic band. Not all audio content is created equally; you might need to control more than one area on a problematic vocal, after all.

If that isn’t a big concern, PareQ might be the right fit for you. Unfortunately, if you’re on a Mac, you’re out of luck. PareQ only runs on Windows machines.

If it does interest you, you can find the download link over on the developer’s Ko-fi page. The download is set to pay-what-you-want, so if you like what he’s doing, a donation is welcome.

Download: PareQ (FREE / Name-your-price)

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Last Updated on February 14, 2024 by Tomislav Zlatic.

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Liam is a producer, mixing engineer, and compressor aficionado. When not mixing, he can be found pretending to play guitar, as he has been doing for the last 20 years.

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